2027 Jordan & Egypt Total Solar Eclipse Tour

Arrival at Queen Alia International Airport. Arrange your own transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ajloun to visit Al-Rabid Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants during the Crusades. Then continue to Jerash, one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman sites outside Italy. Explore its paved streets, colonnaded avenues, temples, theaters, and city walls. Return to Amman for an overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the 5000-year-old King’s Highway, passing ancient sites. Visit Madaba, “The City of Mosaics,” and explore the stunning Byzantine mosaics. Continue to Mt. Nebo for panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. Then, head to the Dead Sea for free time to float in its mineral-rich waters. Continue south to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle, “Crack des Moabites.” Finish the day with a transfer to Petra.

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Petra, the “pink city,” carved into the rock by the Nabateans. Walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge leading to Al-Khazneh (the Treasury), Petra’s iconic monument. Visit the Street of Facades and the Nabatean Theater. In the afternoon, visit Little Petra, a smaller part of the ancient city. Return to the Petra hotel for overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Aqaba, Jordan’s only coastal city, known for its crystal-clear waters and diving opportunities. Enjoy free time at the beach or explore the underwater world. Afterward, head to Wadi Rum, the desert known for its stunning landscapes. Experience a desert sunset before returning to Amman for overnight.

Transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for a flight to Luxor. Arrive in Luxor and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Begin your Luxor tour with a visit to Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. The temple was central to the Opet Festival, which celebrated the union of divine and human rulers. Continue to Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex ever built, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Montu. Return to the hotel after the tour. Overnight in Luxor.

Today, you have the option to choose between two exciting optional activities. You may participate in both, or select only one of the tours. Here are your options:
Option 1:
Experience an adventure in the early morning with a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Luxor for 45 minutes. Float over some of the world’s most significant archaeological sites, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens, as well as iconic historic monuments. During the flight, you will enjoy stunning views of the sprawling Karnak and Luxor Temples, as well as the lush Nile Delta and surrounding farmlands. Refreshments will be provided during the flight.
Option 2:
Your personal Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and take you in an air-conditioned minibus to the Dendera Temple, which is dedicated to the Goddess Hathor—depicted as a cow-headed woman and known as the Goddess of Love. This temple dates back to 125 B.C. and is unique for its intact roof, where you can admire beautiful ceiling art depicting the hours of the day and night, as well as the journey of the sun, moon, and stars across the sky. One of the ceilings also features plaster casts of the signs of the zodiac. Additionally, this temple is home to the only known relief of Queen Cleopatra and her son, Caesarian.
Afterward, continue to Abydos, the ancient city dedicated to the God Osiris, the God of the Underworld, where part of his body was said to have been buried according to Egyptian legend. In Abydos, you will visit the famous Temple of King Seti I, the founder of the Abydos Temple, which was completed by his son, King Ramses II. The beauty of this temple is almost an offering to the Gods: Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amun Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. After your visit, you will return to Luxor.
Please let us know your preference or if you would like to enjoy both experiences. ( optional tour price will be available 1 year before departure )

After breakfast , take a short trip to Eclipse Center. We will be positioned exactly on the centerline of the longest total solar eclipse of the century. We have already reserved three exclusive viewing spots specifically for Eclipse Traveler passengers. Detailed location information will be shared during the welcome meeting at the Hilton Luxor Hotel by our Astronomers.

Eclipse Details:
• Partial begins: Aug 2, 2027, 10:40:43
• Totality begins: Aug 2, 2027, 12:02:30
• Maximum: Aug 2, 2027, 12:05:41
• Totality ends: Aug 2, 2027, 12:08:52
• Partial ends: Aug 2, 2027, 1:26:52

After Eclipse transfer to our Hotel , This evening there will a celebration of longest Eclipse of century. Overnight in Luxor.

After an early breakfast, transfer to Luxor International Airport for your scheduled flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and begin your excursion to the Giza Plateau, home to the magnificent Great Pyramids, including the Pyramid of Cheops, the largest and most impressive of the three pyramids.
Continue your visit to the legendary Great Sphinx, the mysterious monument carved from a single block of limestone that has guarded the pyramids for thousands of years.
Following lunch at a local restaurant, travel to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and then continue to Sakkara, the vast royal necropolis, where you will explore its remarkable pyramids and tombs dating back to the Old Kingdom.
Return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Tour the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Optionally, enter the Royal Mummies Room to view mummified pharaohs. After lunch, visit Old Cairo, including the El Muallaqa Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. End the day with a visit to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a historic market with shops selling traditional crafts.

Drive to Alexandria for a full-day excursion. Visit the National Museum, the Catacombs, and the Roman Amphitheater. Explore the Alexandria Library, a modern library near the site of the ancient one, and view the Fort of Qaitbay, built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Return to Cairo.

Start your day with a walking tour of the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, followed by a visit to the Citadel of Mohamed Ali. Explore the Alabaster Mosque, with its stunning domed interior. Return to the hotel by midday. Afternoon at leisure.

End of the tour. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.